Estimated cost of solid-state batteries

How much does a solid state battery cost?

Currently, time and technology-based forecasts have suggested that the minimum cost achievable for a solid-state battery based on an oxide and sulfide types of solid electrolyte are $157/kWh and $113/kWh. , These estimates exceed conventional LIBs costs ($101/kWh).

How much does a lithium battery cost?

Schmuch et al. evaluate the cost of batteries with liquid electrolytes and graphite anode at about $58 per kWh. For solid-state batteries, they differentiate depending on the anode: with a 20% excess of lithium in the lithium metal anode, they calculate a price of about $75 per kWh; with a 300% excess, they determine a price of 128 kWh per kWh .

Why are solid-state batteries so expensive?

The high cost of solid-state batteries is attributed to both materials processing costs and low throughput manufacturing. Currently there are a range of solid electrolytes being examined and each material requires vastly different working environments and processing conditions.

Are solid state batteries the future of energy storage?

FutureBatteryLab Cost of solid state batteries: Expensive premium solution or affordable all-rounder? 22. December 2022 Solid-state batteries are being touted as the energy storage devices of tomorrow and are expected to find widespread use in a few years – from electric cars to airplanes.

How much does a battery cost per kWh?

Comparing Nissan’s data with the literature, the cost per kWh tends to be higher: Schnell et al. put the cost of conventional Li-ion systems at $120 per kWh and see solid-state batteries slightly cheaper at $100 per kWh . Schmuch et al. evaluate the cost of batteries with liquid electrolytes and graphite anode at about $58 per kWh.

Do solid state batteries need a reduction in cost?

Time and technology-based forecasts suggest that solid state batteries need a 10–50% decrease in cost to be practical. Coating speeds on the order of m2/min are necessary for practical implementation. Battery architectures which enable fast transport and high active material loading are critical.